Engineering English
Machine Tool
Manufacturing Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A powered mechanical device used to shape or machine metal or other rigid materials by removing material via cutting, grinding, or electrical discharge.
Example in context
“The machine tool must be leveled properly to avoid vibrations during heavy cuts.”
“Takım tezgahı, ağır kesimler sırasında titreşimleri önlemek için doğru şekilde düzleştirilmelidir.”
Where engineers use it
This term appears in specification sheets, maintenance manuals, and production planning documents. Engineers use it when selecting equipment for a job, setting up a shop floor, or discussing capability and precision requirements.
Synonyms: machine
Practice: can you use “Machine Tool” at work?
A junior engineer is asked to propose a machine tool for a new production line that requires high accuracy and repeatability within tight tolerances. Explain the criteria for selection.
Show a model answer
“A machine tool such as a lathe or milling machine is essential for precision metal cutting.”
“Machine Tool” in 21 languages
| English | Machine Tool |
|---|---|
| Turkish | takım tezgahı |
| French | machine-outil |
| German | Werkzeugmaschine |
| Spanish | máquina herramienta |
| Chinese | 机床 |
| Arabic | آلة التشغيل |
| Portuguese | máquina-ferramenta |
| Russian | станок |
| Japanese | 工作機械 |
| Italian | macchina utensile |
| Vietnamese | máy công cụ |
| Hindi | मशीन टूल |
| Thai | เครื่องจักรกล |
| Indonesian | mesin perkakas |
| Korean | 공작 기계 |
| Bengali | মেশিন টুল |
| Dutch | werktuigmachine |
| Swedish | verktygsmaskin |
| Finnish | työstökone |
| Ukrainian | верстат |
Frequently asked questions
What does Machine Tool mean in engineering?
A powered mechanical device used to shape or machine metal or other rigid materials by removing material via cutting, grinding, or electrical discharge. In Manufacturing Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Machine Tool?
Machine Tool is pronounced /məʃiːn tuːl/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Machine Tool used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The machine tool must be leveled properly to avoid vibrations during heavy cuts.”
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